Best Italian Chicken Recipe

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“A friend gave me this easy, low-fat recipe years ago, and I've tweaked the spices to my family's tastes. I'm requested to make it at least twice a month.” -Judi Guizado of Rancho Cucamonga, California

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Best Italian Chicken Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 3 hours
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 8 ounces each)
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons water, divided
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Hot cooked rice

Directions

  • Place chicken in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, 3/4 cup water, onion, bouillon and seasonings; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 170°.
  • Transfer chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken and rice. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 chicken breast half with about 1/2 cup sauce (calculated without rice) equals 285 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 125 mg cholesterol, 627 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 47 g protein.

Originally published as Italian Chicken in Simple & Delicious September/October 2008, p58

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Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2012 by Crisher

I made this this week. My husband and I didn't care for it. Won't make it again. I think it was the chili powder that gave this Itlalian Chicken a strange flavor.


Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2012 by mardel

Never mind chicken bouillon. There's a product called Better Than Bouillon and boy, is it ever! Once I found this, I never used bouillon cubes or granules or watered-down stock again! It comes in beef, chicken, ham, turkey (when you can find it so look way before Thanksgiving). It's made from roasting drippings and it is delicious.

The herbs definitely need to be kicked up a lot in this recipe, basil orgegano, but watch out on tarragon-too much and you have a licorce flavor. Really, never heard of tarragon and chili powder with Italian so I left out all together. Use Roma diced tomatoes with roasted garlic-Contadina or Hunts? Chicken and rice need lots of help! Real onions, real garlic. No water please-plenty from crockpot.


Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2011 by nanwood

My family and I did not like this recipe. It was tasteless and boring


Reviewed on Mar. 02, 2011 by djstrey

My whole family loved it I think my 8 year old daughter ate the most of it and she can be picky


Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2011 by katelo

after reading the reviews, i made sure to load up on the seasonings, and my husband and 4 year old LOVED it!! My husband told me to put a star next to this one...


Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by mamamerg

I love the recipe as is!!!!


Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2009 by toothfairytp

I do a similar dish. Just add frozen stir fry pepper mix.


Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2009 by Karen Berryman

I followed the recipe exactly, and we loved it. The chicken was very moist and tender, and the flavor was excellent.


Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2009 by jmyuhnke

I'm with John on this one. You especially need bold spices with chix breasts because they are so bland to begin with. Never be afraid to experiment - everyone's tastebuds are different. I'll be trying this one with my own changes next week.


Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2009 by Cat57

I think John and Marcia should have TOTALLY wrote their own recipe and not of trashed this one. :)

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